Mumbai Women Showcase Their Lives in Film Premiering at Regal Cinema
From bastis to screen: Film shot by group of Mumbai women to premier in iconic theatre
Hindustan Times
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A group of ten women from working-class neighborhoods in Mumbai created the film 'Mast Mahila Mandali' through a smartphone filmmaking initiative. Set to premiere on April 28 at Regal Cinema, the film highlights their lives and struggles, marking a significant achievement in community-led documentary filmmaking.
- 01The film 'Mast Mahila Mandali' is produced by ten women from Mumbai's working-class neighborhoods.
- 02The premiere will take place at Regal Cinema on April 28, 2024, with an audience of 1,200 expected.
- 03The project is part of a two-year initiative led by CORO India, focusing on community-driven storytelling.
- 04The filmmakers are not just subjects but creators, showcasing their own realities.
- 05The screening aims to address challenges in documentary distribution in India.
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In 2024, ten women from working-class neighborhoods in Mumbai embarked on a smartphone filmmaking project, resulting in the community-driven film 'Mast Mahila Mandali'. This documentary, which reflects their lives and struggles, will premiere on April 28 at the historic Regal Cinema, with an anticipated audience of 1,200. The filmmakers, including Anjum Sheikh, Darshana Maykar, and others, are associated with the NGO CORO India, which has been active in community initiatives for 38 years. Supriya Jaan, CORO's head of grassroots knowledge initiatives, emphasized that this event marks a milestone, as the women are showcasing their own narratives rather than being mere subjects. The project was developed over two years under the guidance of Shilpa Gulati, a National Award-winning filmmaker, who aims to tackle the challenges of documentary distribution in India. The screening is expected to draw family members, community residents, grassroots leaders, and members of the film fraternity.
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This film empowers women from marginalized communities by providing them a platform to share their stories, potentially inspiring similar initiatives.
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